Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Which of the following is not true about Jayaprakash Narayan?

Options:

He was a Marxist in his youth.

After 1955 he quit active politics; became a Gandhian and was involved in the Bhoodan movement.

He negotiated with the Naga rebels and ensured the surrender of decoits in Chambal.

All are true.

Correct Answer:

All are true.

Explanation:

Jayaprakash Narayan: A Marxist in his youth; founder and general secretary of the Congress Socialist Party and the Socialist Party; a hero of the 1942 Quit India movement; declined to join Nehru’s cabinet; after 1955 quit active politics; became a Gandhian and was involved in the Bhoodan movement, negotiations with the Naga rebels, peace initiative in Kashmir and ensured the surrender of decoits in Chambal; leader of Bihar movement, he became the symbol of opposition to Emergency and was the moving force behind the formation of Janata Party.